What is the result of the Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao?

Real Sociedad claimed a 3-2 home win over their rivals Athletic Bilbao in their last match.

How have Elche and Real Sociedad performed so far this LaLiga season?

Elche have made a strong start to the season but have lost three of their last four games, while Sociedad have struggled with just 12 points from 11 games - their joint-worst start since 2015-16.

Where will the match between Elche and Real Sociedad take place?

The match will be played at Elche's Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

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Elche and Sociedad Battle for LaLiga Points in Friday Clash

7 Nov

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Summary

Elche looking to bounce back from 3-1 defeat to Barcelona
Sociedad claim 3-2 home win over rivals Athletic Bilbao
Sociedad's poor start with just 12 points from 11 games

Elche and Sociedad Battle for LaLiga Points in Friday Clash

On Friday, November 7th, 2025, Elche and Real Sociedad will battle for crucial LaLiga points in their matchday 12 clash. The game will take place at Elche's Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.

Elche will be looking to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat away to Barcelona last weekend. They were 2-0 down by the 12th minute after goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, but Rafa Mir pulled one back for Elche in the 42nd minute. Marcus Rashford then restored Barcelona's two-goal lead just past the hour-mark.

Meanwhile, Sociedad claimed maximum points with a thrilling 3-2 home win over their Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao. Brais Mendez put the hosts ahead in the 38th minute, but Gorka Guruzeta equalized for Athletic in the 42nd minute. Goncalo Guedes restored Sociedad's lead two minutes into the second half, only for Robert Navarro to level the scores in the 79th minute. However, Jon Gorrotxxategi scored the match-winner for Sociedad in injury time.